Salvation Army fund drive planned in Sycamore
An appeal for funds will be made by the Salvation Army Home Service Department in Sycamore during the week beginning December 6. Lists will be placed in factories and distributed to solicitors Monday the 6th with the drive conducted throughout the week, including a public solicitation on Thursday. The Local Advisory Board, formed a year ago, will lead, with members from the Lodge American Legion and Chamber of Commerce. The Army has aided flood victims and wartime relief, totaling nearly $40,000 in flood relief and ongoing assistance.
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Home Service Department
Salvation Army
Sycamore
Army
Tocal
Robert Wiley
WA. Herrick
L. ©. Shaffer
Lodge
Vince Andrist
B. A. Dinderen
George Kykert
American Legion
George A. Games
Arthur Joiner
Warren Hubbard
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Red Cross
Maple Park Man Loses Hand in Farm Husker Accident
Maple Park resident Robert Emberson, well known locally, lost his left hand when a farm husker lurched into a hole. He was taken to Sycamore hospital where surgeons amputated above the wrist. He previously suffered a hand injury causing two fingers to be amputated years ago.
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Maple Park
Robert Emberson
Sycamore Hospital
Emberson
Emerson
Sycamore
John W Vitz
Embervon
Will Robinson Dies Yesterday at Chicago Home
Will Robinson died yesterday at his Chicago home after a brief illness. He is survived by his father George Robinson of this city his widow two sons and several siblings including Arthur S Cortland Leon D Kansas City and George Jr of Sycamore. He spent much of his early life in this community and was well known locally.
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George Robinson
Owidow
C. A. Quinn
Elmhurst
Vts
Fern Rose
Doris Rose
Cortland
Leon.d
Kansas City
Kansas
Ge Jr
Sycamore
Mr. Robinson
Dope Fiend in Attempted Office Break-In
Ed Ernest of the postal force discovered a shabbily dressed man on the third floor of the Bipst National bank building after entering the offices of Ed John Ovitz and Dr. H. W. Hen. The man, described as a hophead, could not name the assistants and fled before police arrival, with officers believing he sought narcotics and may be miles from Sycamore.
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Ed Ernest
Bipst National Bank
Ernest
Ed John Ovitz
H. W. Henag
Sycamore
Salem church bazaar a large success with 400 diners
Women of Salem Lutheran church reported a successful bazaar held Thursday afternoon and evening with supper for over 400 attendees. Afternoon sales were strong and several social events followed, including meetings of local chapters and clubs with planned officer elections.
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Salem Lutheran Church
Roller Skating Opens At Sycamore Armory This Week
Roller skating at the Sycamore Armory begins this week with plans for ample skates for all ages and orchestral music. Management promises orderly operation and no rough conduct to attract spectator and participant interest.
Firemen Respond to Smoke in Charles Street House
Firemen were summoned to the Swedburg residence on Charles street when Mrs Swedburgs mother discovered heavy smoke filling the home. Officials say the furnace draft was turned on and suddenly released gas, forcing the door open and filling the house with smoke from multiple sources. No damage beyond smoke was reported. Painted pajamas described as an unusually lovely suit of blue silk painted with red and pink roses.
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Swedburg
Charles Street
Stops Coughing Quickly With Honey and Tar Compound
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops coughs quickly without opiates or chloroform. It blends pine tar and healing ingredients with the soothing demulcent effect of honey, addressing the distressing cause and aiding recovery.
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Foley
Christmas decorations brighten State street with colored lights
Workmen install green and red lights in white ornamentals along alomy State street for holiday decoration. Posts will be wrapped and roofs addressed as part of the festive display, contrasting with existing white lights and adding to overall decoration.
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Alomy State Street
Odd Fellows to Hold December Meeting
Members of the Sycamore lodge of Odd Fellows have been notified by Secretary H W Lind that the meeting is set for Tuesday night next week. It is the first December gathering and the semiannual election of officers will take place. Other important business will be discussed and members are urged to attend.
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Sarah Tebekah Jodze
O.S
Odd Fellows
Sycamore Lodge of
H. W. Lindsay
Imp
Offic
Memorial Services Set by Sycamore Elks Sunday
Notices mailed to Sycamore lodge Elks members announce annual memorial services Sunday afternoon at the Elks home. Dr H S Roble of the Congregational church will deliver the principal address using the new memorial ritual. All Elks urged to attend. officers hope for large turnout.
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H. S. Roble
Elks
Sycamore Lodge of Elks
Elks Home
He. Robbe
Congregational Church
Two Prisoners Are Released By the Sheriff
Two prisoners held at the county jail for several weeks were released yesterday as their time expired. The sheriff’s roster noted fine and costs paid, discharged. Charles Sims of DeKalb, colored, and Carl Peterson, jailed on a prohibition charge, were the released individuals.
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Charles Sims
DeKalb
Carl Peterson
Waltonians to Meet Monday at First National Bank
Members of Walon Tes Chap plan a Monday night gathering in the First National bank building. Officials expect a large attendance and discuss several important matters in the meeting at the usual place.
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Bank Ter
Izaak Walton League
Walon Tes Chap
First National Bank
Esmonds Christmas Party Hosts Rural Society Event
Esmond scene recalls the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Christmas party with evening exercises and refreshments. Families note Thanksgiving visits and birthdays including Grandma Gustafson's early birthday, Grandma McKenzie’s 83rd, and travelers like Eva Clege of Chicago visiting McMurchy relatives. Local residents mention hospital treatment for Mrs Smith and visits to Indiana relatives as well.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Eva Clege
Chicago
Dan McMurchy
Lavern Clesy Little
Barbara
Letty Bi
Banker
Branklin Grove
Marvin Guinn
Jim Rockford
Peter Home
Grandma Gustafson
Grandma McKenzie
Alva Bennett
Indiana
Mark Smith
Dixon Hospita
Walhery
Eugene Knighton
Emily McQueen
DeKalbisetry
I Frank Metucen
Lucille Rolland
Tuurs
Five Dichaly Sisters to Sing in Rockford Concert
Daily notes from Rockford: Adelaide McKenzie returns from Northwestern University. families from Malta to Creston moving. a shower honors Lester Holmes. over 125 dollars collected at Friday night ill and supper. Vera Ohlinger to Chicago. Mrs Gillis visits Creston. Hattie Wadry and others travel. Edith McQueen hosts a 500 party. Ph Smith and Edith McQueen join Flenny family for dinner. Rev Halbere's Monday in Rockford. A W Barnes of Sycamore visits. new Chevrolet sedan delivered by Sawyer and Son. Daisy Gladys Bernice Florence Ashelford visit Bert Joslin. school business by Hubbard. Will Mason bi.
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Rockford
Chicago
George Gillis, Sr
Dan ©. Gillis
Creston
Hattie Wadry
Roy Tindal
Kirkland
Ro Small
Teddy
Thelma Hartcoat
Charles Upehureh
Ray Schoonmaker
J Phil Smith
Edith
Alice McQueen
Sawyer
de Kal
Daisy
Gladys
Bernice
Florence Ashelford
Bram
Bert Joslin
Hubbard
Sycamore
Will Mason
Genoa Pioneer Frank Drake Found Dead in Woods
Genoa December 2 Frank Drake longtime resident and former Genoa teacher is found dead in Victor Sentt woods Tuesday evening about 5 30. He left home at noon to cut trees and was discovered face down with no sign of struggle Heart trouble is given as the likely cause He was born in M fifth child of Hiram Drake the last of the family A Sycamore High School graduate of 1871 he taught nearby before taking up a trade He married Mogsie Holroord July 9 1874 nine children and one great grandchild survive Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the schoolhouse with Rev C A Putnam officiating Burial in Genoa Cemetery. Mrs A P Wallace and Mrs Hutchinson attended the service Wednesday evening Whipple spent Thursday in the interest of her Pt a ss store Katherine Spansail has been at days.
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Frank Drake
Genoa
Victor Sentt
Hiram Drake
Sycamore
Ther
Mogsie Holrord
James Holrord
Atta Pattee
Janesville
Exinit UN
Mel. Claire Holly
Birdie
Daisy
Weélren Drake
Chicago
Heeelock
C. A. Putnam
Ling. Durial
A. P. Wallace
Hutchinson
Whipple
Pt. A. Ass
Katherine Spansail
Flaring posters raise concerns over outdoor advertising
Banks of the Danube report flaring ugly posters and billboards spoiling the area as newspapers campaign for standards governing sign quality. The press advocates for artistic guidelines and stricter control of public postings.
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Berlining Pos’ Ing
Market News CNH Bulls Drive Chicago Wheat Futures Rally
Chicago Board of Trade action saw large local operators bid up corn and wheat prices as bulls pressed the pit. Reports note steady to higher bids with corn up 1 1/2 and oats steady, while cash grain and livestock activity varied with feeding demand and feeder cattle movements shaping the day.
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CNH
Boweht
Chicago Board of Trade
Feeding DLE Aye Sl Darttes Atcene Vesrlitas Mint
The note lists feeding prices and items with unclear terms and references to Athens and mint related feeds. It mentions 7 units and feeding at various locations, with prices for feed items and a brief reference to Athens.
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Athens
Local Visits and Weekend Travel Notes
Fragmented social items record visits and trips. J B Johnson drove to DeKall on Saturday. A A Colby shopped in Ra ehele on Wednesday. Eden and Jeffrey Eden motored to Dixon on Monday. Elizabeth Harbert hosted guests from Anuman over the weekend. A Johnson was in Dekath on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Preneia Michael of Mr Morris spent Thanksgiving at the A R Michael home. Georgia Edwards of Avror visited here with Viv Brown. Jordat siblings from Rockford and Atrora spent Thanksgiving weekend with local friends.
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DeKall
A. A. Colby
Raehele
Eden
Jeffrey Eden
Dixon
Eligabeth Harbert
Pher Sien
Anuman
A. Johnson
Dekath
Satis
Preneia Michael
Morris
A. R. Michael
Georgia Edwards
Avror
Viv Brown
Art Asner Jordat
Rockford
Cmund Jordat
Westhoe
Atrora
Neid
Wierke
Jaut
Mr Miller
Elen
Urday
Chark Hardy
A A
Colby
Sunday at the Colby home featured visitors in Shabana
Miss Hilda Hilleson hosted relatives on Sunday at the S. T. Colby residence in Shabana while George Edwards and Jacob Mauk spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Chituroe.
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S. T. Colby
Shabana
Hilda Hilleson
Rochelle
George Edwards
Jacob Mauk
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D. B. Keyser
Wanda Kaesser
Marie Deondall
Bernie Lux
de Kalb
Charles Noren
Nash Packard Auto Agency
Atttendance
S. M. Henderson
Oakharb
Mestanes Rogers
Thompson
Arthur Stark
B. J. Boies
C. Conrad
James Boyle
Sycamore | Armory
Hitea
Esmond
Rose Pollard
George Durk
Udesen
Emmett Lang
Malta
Adelaide
McKenzie
Northwestern University
Annie
Louise Ashlind
Pooler and Caruth Garage
N. 4Th
M. J. Brock
Byne
AIN
Department of Agriculture
Annette Nene
Cratie
Peri
Stockers
Odon
Ted
Lee
City Fuel & Supply CO
Robt, Ferguson
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Tth St. Pharmacy
Chichesters
Ray Sekar
Beni
Diuggists
George L. Lane
Mansfield
Ohio
Owens
Rhode Island
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Paris
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